Jessica Riehl Photography Blog » Family

{Katy and Adam}

Jessica — Mon, 30 Nov 2009 22:03:42 +0000

I had a fabulous time photographing Adam and Katy! Katy and Adam called me because they wanted to celebrate their anniversary this year with photography. They haven’t been photographed professionally since their wedding and it was time for a little update! After much discussion and many weather cancellations, we met in Williamsburg at the Legacy of Williamsburg Tavern Inn (and B and B). This is where Katy and Adam honey mooned, when like my husband and I, circumstance prevented them from going too far. Every year on their anniversary, they have celebrated by going back to the Inn.

We had such a beautiful day to celebrate their love story and capture what is special about this wonderful couple. After doing much kissing and cuddling in front of the camera, we had dinner at the Green Leaf. They love good food, we love good food, they love photography, we love photography…a perfect ending! I feel like we are old friends now.

Cheers,

Jessica

P.S. My little plug? If you’ve been married for five years or more and the last time you were photographed was your wedding…it’s time to do a photography session. It doesn’t matter whether you have children or not. We all change every year, grow into our relationships and continually write our story.

{The R. Family}

Jessica — Fri, 25 Sep 2009 02:46:08 +0000

What better way to start a trip to NYC than at Grand Central Station with my fab clients Missy and Paul? I met Missy and Paul two years ago when they vacationed with their extended family here in Virginia Beach. It was the windiest day I have ever spent at the beach…we never actually made it to the beach. When I knew I was going to NYC, I gave Missy and Paul a call to see if they would like to meet me in the city…they live just outside the city. Missy said she was actually getting ready to call me, because the next weekend they were coming to Va Beach. Our noses must have been itching, since we were thinking about each other.

Their session was just plain awesome. From Grand Central we headed down 5th Avenue just taking in all the sites. It was an especially cool experience for me, since Paul knows so much about the actual buildings. Their kids were wonderful and indulged me in all my impulses. Although they were none to happy when we skipped the zoo in Central Park. They were not having any of it. Terrible photographer…skipping all the fun stuff!

Missy and Paul…thank you for an awesome day taking in the sites! Until we meet again…

Cheers,

Jessica

{Jac Is Here}

Jessica — Wed, 29 Jul 2009 21:43:43 +0000

It’s a beautiful day and I am meeting another lovely ray of sunshine. This one has luscious big lips, blond hair, and baby rolls to die for. Jac’s arrived to keep his big sister company and possibly drive her crazy later down the road. I know about this since I’m the oldest. But it’s ok, it all evens out in the end. Jac is such a a beautiful baby, sleeping on the wooly blanket letting me roll him over and undress him. Riley waits for me to get done photographing Jac so she can have me all to herself. She shows me how soft the hydrangea petals feel on her skin. I want to be a little kid all over again so I can experience life just as Riley does.

Welcome Jac. The world has been waiting just for you.

~Jessica

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{Ryker}

Jessica — Tue, 28 Jul 2009 21:39:31 +0000

Ryker is softly sleeping in the basket, finally. His little eyes are shut and his hands resting lightly at his side. He was wide awake when his sister held him for the first time, pulling on his ear, feeling his lips, and giving kisses. He cried when April changed his diaper and calmed down with the sound of her heartbeat and a soothing snack. Mike held him tenderly as dads do and we looked at the difference between the size of their hands. There was fuzz between his toes and he still had his umbilical cord, proof he was only 7 days old when I visited. He yawned at the end because being photographed is hard work…all that smiling and sleeping can get to a kid.

Welcome Ryker. We are so glad you are here.

~Jessica

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{All Together Now}

Jessica — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 18:59:46 +0000

I hardly know what to say about this session and where to start. My time with Christine’s family was overflowing with love and warmth. One of the the many things we celebrated was Jack’s third birthday and all of Christine’s siblings coming together. Christine’s mom is getting ready to under treatment for cancer, so at times I was a bit teary eyed behind the camera watching them hug and hold each other. Family is precious and this family loves each other so very much.

We ended up splitting the session into two parts to photograph Christine’s mom before she headed back home. The second part of the session was all about Jack and his Dad. I tell you, some Navy families just get no love! Jack’s dad is geobacheloring for the next three years so our pictures were to help Jack see what he and his Dad do together, so he is never very far away. Just a photo away to be exact.

How blessed am I to be trusted with such dear and precious memories?

A couple of cool things about this family…Christine and her sister are twins, Jack has the most gorgeous eyelashes ever and we debuted the red couch!

All my best to Christine and her family during this difficult time.

Jess

My favorite:

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{4th Of July}

Jessica — Mon, 20 Jul 2009 16:51:06 +0000

I know. I am way behind on posting. Way behind. Well, today I am starting to catch up. Trying .

These are some photographs of my weekend with my cousins down at Lake Gaston. I love being able to go down to Gaston, kick off my shoes, change into my swimsuit, grab a drink and not change a thing for the rest of the weekend. We had a wonderful time…fishing, tubing, playing volleyball, and just hanging out. We also had our own version of the show wipeout, those photos are at the end of the slideshow. Sean my youngest cousin also gave me a demonstration on how you make a burp, which I find hilarious. He was truly proud of his burp, as you will see.

Enjoy and I hope everyone had as much fun with their families as I had with mine!

Cheers,

Jess

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My Favorite…fishing is lonely business.

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{Rain In Portland…no!!!}

Jessica — Thu, 02 Apr 2009 20:22:15 +0000

Yes, would you have guessed that this Portland, Oregon session was ruled by the rain? No, of course not! But, yes, there was possible sunshine on one Sunday a couple of weeks ago and well, we made it. And, we didn’t melt either.

Mia has the most gorgeous hair in the world. I just love it and I think it fits her personality, funky and full of life. I am not sure what she thought about me, though. She kept checking me out waiting to pass judgement on whether I was going to be a friend or not. I think I passed. We’ll see if she wants me to come back anytime soon.

Here’s to rain and the best cheese face. Please don’t tell your kids to say “cheese” until I am done with them, ok?! This was near the end of the session, so that’s ok and I love it.

Cheers,

Jessica

My personal favorite.

Best Cheese Face Ever...

Just because you aren't ready for a family photo, doesn't mean I am not going to take one!